About this episode
This episode discusses the ClickFix malware delivery mechanism and various privacy issues related to technology.
Bad guys have found a willing accomplice for installing malware: YOU. This very effective malware delivery mechanism, dubbed ClickFix, accounted for over half of all infections last year. I’ll tell you how to avoid it, but also explain why you shouldn’t have to. In other news: Amazon’s change to wishlists may expose your address; a new government-grade iOS exploit kit is spreading to criminals; Israel hacked traffic cams to kill Iran’s leaders; Meta’s AI glasses are a privacy nightmare; new AirSnitch WiFi exploit is clever, but not a threat for most people; Microsoft Office bug allowed AI to read confidential emails; Discord walks back it’s plans for age verification; US Senators reintroduce surveillance transparency bill; CA privacy activists call for removing license plate readers; Ente releases new Locker app; Privacy Guides releases wonderful new privacy resource. Article Links Amazon Change Means Wishlists Might Expose Your Address https://www.404media.co/amazon-wishlist-address-private-third-party/ Google and iVerify reveal government-grade iPhone exploit kit spreading to hackers…
Topics covered
- malware
- ClickFix
- privacy
- cybersecurity
Keywords
- malware delivery
- Amazon wishlists
- iOS exploit
- privacy
- AI glasses
- WiFi exploit
- Microsoft Office bug
- Discord age verification
- surveillance transparency
Mentioned in this episode
Products: ClickFix, iOS, AirSnitch, Locker, iVerify, iPhone, Copilot AI, Amazon, Meta AI glasses, Microsoft Office
Places: Israel, Iran, US, Tehran, California
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